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ALTUSEN KN2124V, KN2140V, KN4124V, KN4140V, KN2132 User Guide

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KVM Over the NET™
KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v /
KN2132 / KN41 16 / KN4132
User Manual
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KVM Over the NET™ User Manual
This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
International http://support.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration
ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
International 886-2-8692-6959 North America ATEN TECH 1-888-999-ATEN
ATEN NJ 1-732-356-1703
User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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Copyright © 2006-2009 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0296-AX2G
F/W Version: 1.1.106
Manual Date: 2009-03-10
Altusen and the Altusen logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
Package Contents
The KVM Over the NETTM switch package consists of: 1 KN2124v, KN2140v, KN4124v, KN4140v, KN2132, KN4116, or KN4132
KVM Over the Net™ Switch 2 SA0142 Serial Adapters (RJ45-F to DB9-M; DTE to DCE) 1 Grounding Wire 1 Power Cord (KN4116 / KN2132 / KN4132 only) 2 Power Cords (KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v only) 1 5-in-1 Console Cable (KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v only) 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs.) 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide
Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on the installation.
* Features may have been added since this manual was printed. Please visit our
website to download the most up to date version of the manual.
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Contents
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
Chapter 1.
Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
All Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
V-Series Exclusive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Local Client Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Remote Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
KVM Adapter Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v Front View . . . . . . . . . . .10
KN4132 / KN4116 / KN2132 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . .13
KN4132 / KN4116 / KN2132 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Rack Mounting - Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Rack Mounting - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v
Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132
Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Adapter Cable Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Two Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Two Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hot Plugging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
The Adapter ID Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 3.
Super Administrator Setup
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
First Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Network Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Changing the Super Administrator Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Moving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 4.
Logging In
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Local Console Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Browser Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
WinClient AP Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
The Connection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
The File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Java Client AP Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 5.
The User Interface
The Web Browser Main Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Page Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
The Tab Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
The GUI Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
The Local Console GUI Main Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
The Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
WinClient Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
User Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
System Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Video Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Gamma Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
The Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
The Button Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Message Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Compose Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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User List Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Virtual Media Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
The On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Mouse Pointer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Mouse DynaSync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Automatic Mouse Synchronization (DynaSync). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Mac and Linux Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Manual Mouse Synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
The Java Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Chapter 6.
Port Access
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
GUI Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
The Port Selection Sidebar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
The Port Selection Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Port Views. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Port Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Port Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Port Naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Device Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Port Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Adding a Favorite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Modifying a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
User Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Device Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Port Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
The Status Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
The Properties Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Saving Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Chapter 7.
User Management
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
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Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
GUI Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Adding Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Modifying User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Deleting User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Creating Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Modifying Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Deleting Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Users and Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Assigning Users to a Group From the User’s Notebook. . . . . . . . . . 116
Removing Users From a Group From the User’s Notebook. . . . . . . 117
Assigning Users to a Group From the Group’s Notebook. . . . . . . . . 118
Removing Users From a Group From the Group’s Notebook. . . . . . 119
Device Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Assigning Device Permissions From the User’s Notebook. . . . . . . .120
Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Assigning Device Permissions From the Groups’ Notebook. . . . . . . 122
Chapter 8.
Device Management
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
GUI Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Service Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
NIC Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Redundant NIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Network Transfer Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
ANMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
IP Installer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
SMTP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Log Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Syslog Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Disable Local Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
RADIUS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
LDAP / LDAPS Authentication and Authorization Settings . . . . . . . . 134
CC Management Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
OOBC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
IP and MAC Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Adding Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
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Modifying Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Deleting Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Login String. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Account Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Private Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Using a Private Encryption Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Importing a Signed SSL Server Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Login Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Working Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Adapter Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Reset on Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Time Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Network Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Chapter 9.
Maintenance
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
GUI Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Page Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Firmware File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
The Main Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Upgrading the Main Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Adapter Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Adapter Cable Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Backup/Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Chapter 10.
Download
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Chapter 11.
Port Operation
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
The Port Toolbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
The Toolbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
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Setting the Scan Interval: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Invoking Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Pausing Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Exiting Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Recalling the Port Access Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
OSD Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Panel Array Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Panel Array Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Multiuser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Users and Buses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Chapter 12.
The Log Server
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
The Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Search: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Maintenance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
The Log Server Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
The List Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
The Event Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Chapter 13.
LDAP Server Configuration
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Install the Windows 2003 Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Install the Active Directory Schema Snap-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Create a Start Menu Shortcut Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Extend and Update the Active Directory Schema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Creating a New Attribute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Extending the Object Class With the New Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Editing Active Directory Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
KN2124v / KN4124v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
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KN2140v / KN4140v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
KN4116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
KN2132 / KN4132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
General Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
The WinClient ActiveX Viewer and the WinClient AP . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Mac Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
The Java Applet and Java Client AP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Sun Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
The Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Panel Array Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
IP Address Determination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
The Local Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Port Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
PPP Modem Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Basic Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Connection Setup Example (Windows XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
KA7140 Configuration and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Windows:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Sun / Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Additional Video Resolution Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Trusted Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Installing the Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Certificate Trusted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Fan Location and Speed Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Fan Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Fan Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Temperature Sensor Location and Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Clear Login Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Serial Adapter Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Supported KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Virtual Media Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
WinClient ActiveX Viewer / WinClient AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Java Applet Viewer / Java Client AP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
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About This Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KVM Over the NET
TM
system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and
operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KN2124v / KN2140v /
KN4124v / KN4140v / KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132 KVM Over the NET System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your installation, and explains some basic operation procedures.
Chapter 3, Super Administrator Setup, explains the procedures that the super administrator employs to set up the KVM Over the NET
TM
switch
network environment, and change the default username and password. Chapter 4, Logging In, describes how to log in to the KVM Over the
TM
NET
switch with each of the available access methods: from a local console; an internet browser; a stand-alone Windows application (AP) program; and a stand-alone Java application (AP) program.
Chapter 5, The User Interface, describes the layout and explains the components of the KVM Over the NET
TM
user interface.
Chapter 6, Port Access, describes the Port Access page and how to configure the options it provides regarding port manipulation.
TM
Chapter 7, User Management, shows super administrators and administrators how to create, modify, and delete users and groups, and assign attributes to them.
Chapter 8, Device Management, shows super administrators how to configure and control overall KVM Over the NET
TM
switch operations.
Chapter 9, Maintenance, explains how to upgrade the KVM Over the
TM
NET
switch firmware, as well as the firmware of the KVM Adapter Cables used to connect its ports to the installed devices.
Chapter 10, Download, describes how to download stand-alone AP versions of the Win Client, the Java Client, the Log Server, and Power Over the Net (PON) programs.
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Chapter 11, Port Operation, provides detailed information on accessing and operating the devices connected to the KVM Over the NET
TM
switch ports.
Chapter 12, The Log Server, explains how to install and configure the Log Server.
Chapter 13, LDAP Server Configuration, explains how to configure the KVM Over the NET
TM
switch for LDAP / LDAPS authentication and
authorization with Active Directory or OpenLDAP. An Appendix, at the end of the manual provides technical and
troubleshooting information.
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential
→ Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].
steps.
example), that comes next. For example, Start to open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
→ Run means
Terminology
Throughout the manual we make reference to the terms Local and Remote in regard to the equipment used in a KVM Over the NET
By Local, we mean the place where the user is operating from – whether
he is connecting to the switch from the Local Console right next to the
switch, or from a Local Client login located half-way around the world.
By Remote, we mean the equipment that connects to the switch via the
Adapter Cables – as in “remote servers.”
TM
switch installation.
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Product Information
For information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
International http://www.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com
ATEN NJ http://www.aten.com
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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v / KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132 switches are IP-based KVM control units that allow both local and remote operators to monitor and access multiple computers from a single console. A single KN4140v can control up to 40 computers, and by cascading up to 40 compatible 16 port switches, as many as 640 computers can be controlled on a complete two stage installation.
The switches are differentiated according to the number of buses they support and the number of KVM ports they provide – as shown in the table below:
Model Bus Support KVM Ports
KN2124v 1 Local; 2 Remote 24 KN2140v 1 Local; 2 Remote 40 KN4124v 1 Local; 4 Remote 24 KN4140v 1 Local; 4 Remote 40
KN2132 1 Local; 2 Remote 32 KN4116 1 Local; 4 Remote 16 KN4132 1 Local; 4 Remote 32
Each bus permits a separate user session so that up to three (KN2124v / KN2140v / KN2132) or five (KN4124v / KN4140v / KN4116 / KN4132) concurrent independent connections to the local servers can take place.
Since the KVM Over the NET
TM
switches use TCP/IP for their communications protocol, they can be accessed via their IP addresses from anywhere on the LAN, WAN, or Internet – whether the connecting computer is located down the hall, down the street, or half-way around the world. Remote operators can log in via their browser or make use of stand-alone Windows or Java GUI applications. Java allows the switches to work with Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) enabled operating systems – ensuring multi­platform operability. The client software allows operators to exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the computers attached to the KVM Over the NET
TM
switches as if they were present locally and working on the
equipment directly.
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Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
KN4140v
1 - 20
21 - 40
TCP/IP
Up to 32 users can share the remote buses. A Message Board feature allows them to communicate with each other to facilitate port sharing.
Administrators can handle a multitude of maintenance tasks with ease – from installing and running GUI applications, to BIOS level troubleshooting, routine monitoring, concurrent maintenance, system administration, rebooting and even pre-booting functions.
Local console operation is easily accomplished either by entering hotkey combinations from the keyboard with a full screen GUI display.
Monitoring the installation’s activities couldn’t be easier. An convenient Auto Scan feature permits automatic switching from port to ports at user-specified intervals, while the Panel Array Mode can display the video output of up to 40 computers at the same time.
The switches feature RJ-45 connectors allowing them to use CAT 5e cable to link to the computers. This space-saving innovation means that a full 16, 24, 32 or 40 port switch can be conveniently installed in a 1U system rack, and the installation can take advantage of the internal network wiring built into most modern commercial buildings.
Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. Because the switch intercepts keyboard input directly, there is no need to get involved in complex software installation routines, or to be concerned with incompatibility problems.
Since the firmware is upgradeable over the Net, you can stay current with the latest functionality improvements simply by downloading firmware updates from our website as they become available.
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With its advanced security features, the KVM Over the NETTM switch provides the fastest, most reliable, most cost effective way to remotely access and manage widely distributed multiple computer installations.
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KVM Over the NET
switches have an Adapter ID function that stores port information like the adapter ID, OS, keyboard language, adapter name, operation modes and more, so that when you move a KVM Adapter Cable from one port to another, the switch recognizes the same adapter cable at the new location. Also, for greater ease of use when moving the adapter cable to another switch, the adapter ID, OS, keyboard language, adapter name, and operation modes of the port stay with the adapter.
With its advanced virtual media features, the KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v series of switches let you map DVD/ CD drives and other storage media to a remote server. This function allows you to conduct file transfers, installs applications and OS patches, and perform diagno stics remotely. You can upgrade your entire installation from a single remote console located anywhere in the world.
The KN4140v offers dual power supplies so that if one of the power supplies fails, the second power supply automatically takes over. In addition to supporting dual power, the KN4140v guards against power failure from your server room outlets. If your server room has more than one power source, connecting the KN4140v power supplies to different power sources is a wise choice. If one of the server room power supplies loses power, the KN4140v will automatically adjust the power it draws from the second source to keep functioning.
The KN2124v/2140v/4124v/4140v models have support for four temperature sensors that can control up to six fans. The sensors regulate the fans to run at optimum speed depending on the server room temperature, throttling down when necessary, using energy more efficiently and prolonging the life of both the fans and the switch.
The KN2124v/2140v/4124v/4140v models are audio enabled. On the local unit, speakers and a microphone are supported; while remote units offer support for speakers only.
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Features
All Models
16, 24, 32, or 40 port remote access KVM switch – monitor and control up
to 16, 24, 32, or 40 computers on a single level, or control up to 640 computers in a two-level cascade
Two 10/100/1000 Mbps NICs for redundant LAN or two IP operationSupports up to 5 bus sessions – 1 local and 2 (KN2132 / KN2124v /
KN2140v) or 4 (KN4116 / KN4132 / KN4142v / KN4140v) remote administrators can simultaneously access separate ports
Multi-user support – up to 64 user accounts – 1 local and 2 (KN2132 /
2124v / KN2140v) or 4 (KN4116 / KN4132 / KN4142v / KN4140v) remote users can simultaneously access separate ports – up to 32 users share the remote buses
Remotely access computers via LAN, WAN, or the Internet; control your
installation when and where you want
Supports multiplatform server environments: Windows, Mac, Sun, Linux
and VT100 based serial devices
Uses RJ-45 connectors and CAT 5e cable for a neat and tidy, efficient
installation – supports PS/2, USB, Sun Legacy (13W3) and serial (RS-232) connectivity
Local Console provides PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse supportMulti-level authentication: super administrator; administrator; user;
viewer with no limit on the number of each type
Remote authentication support: RADIUS, LDAP , LDAPS, and MS Active
Directory
Advanced security features include password protection and advanced
encryption technologies – 1024 bit RSA; 168-bit 3DES; 256 bit AES; and 128 bit SSL
Flexible encryption design allows users to choose any combination of 56-
bit DES, 168-bit 3DES, 256-bit AES, 128-bit RC4, or Random for independent KB/Mouse, video, and virtual media data encryption
Supports 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T, Auto-Sense, TCP/IP, HTTP,
DNS, DHCP, PPP, UDP, ARP, Ping
Pure web browser allows administrators to perform administrative tasks
without having Java or Active X installed
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Total web solution features both a Windows Active X viewer and a Java
Applet viewer – you can open multiple viewers to control multiple por ts from the same login session
The switch can detect your browser and open either the Java or Active X
viewer accordingly – or you can specify which viewer you prefer to use
Browser access can be disabled – Windows and Java AP GUI programs
provided for non-browser connectivity
Full-screen GUI, Magic Control Panel and toolbars for convenient, user
friendly operation
Full-screen or sizable and scalable remote desktop window – in full-screen
mode the remote desktop display scales to user’s monitor display size
Mouse DynaSync for USB mice – local and remote mouse movement are
the same, no need to constantly resync the two movements
Panel Array Mode – view up to 40 ports at the same time, or view up to 42
ports for cascaded installations
Message Board for communication among remote usersMulti-language support with on-screen (software) keyboardBandwidth control – video quality and video tolerance can be adjusted to
optimize data transfer speed; monochrome color depth setting and threshold and noise settings for compression of the data bandwidth in low bandwidth situations
High video resolution: up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz – 32 bit color depth for
the local console; up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz with 24 bit color depth for remote sessions
Supports ALTUSEN (C C) Control Center Management Series SoftwarePON (Power Over the NET™) support via JavaPPP modem dial-in/dial-back support – for low bandwidth operat ionEnd Session feature – administrators can terminate running sessionsWindows-based Log Server, event logging and Syslog supportBackup and restore configuration and user account settingsSNMP trap and SMTP alert notificationPrivate CA supportRTC support to keep the timer running during times of no powerFirmware upgradeable via remote management applicationAdapter ID; Exit Macros; Keyboard Passthrough; BIOS level support
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V-Series Exclusive
Features found only with the V-Series KVM Over the NETTM switches (KN2124v, KN2140v, KN4124v, and KN4140v) include the following:
Audio – a microphone and speakers are supported on the Local Console;
speakers (only) are supported on the Local Client computers.
Dual power supply support – Log and UI reflect the power statusVirtual Media supportVariable fan speed – speed changes according to the switch’s temperature
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System Requirements
Local Client Computers
Local client computers are the ones used to log into the switch over the internet (see Terminology, page xiii). The following equipment must be installed on these computers:
For best results we recommend that the computers used to access the
switch have at least a P III 1 GHz processor, with their screen resolution set to 1024 x 768.
Browsers must support 128 bit SSL encryption.For best results, a network transfer speed of at least 512kbps is
recommended.
For the Windows Client AP, DirectX 8 must be present, and at least 90MB
of memory must be available after installation.
For the Java Client AP, the latest version of Sun's Java Runtime
Environment (JRE) must be installed, and at least 145MB of memory must be available after installation.
For the browser-based WinClient ActiveX Viewer, DirectX 8 must be
present, and at least 150MB of memory must be available after installation.
For the browser-based Java Applet Viewer the latest version of Sun's Java
Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed, and at least 205MB of memory must be available after installation.
For the Log Server, you mus t have the Micros oft Jet O LEDB 4.0 or hi gher
driver installed.
Remote Servers
Remote servers are the ones connected to the switch via KVM Adapter Cables (see Terminology, page xiii). The following equipment must be installed on these servers:
A VGA, SVGA or multisync portFor USB KVM Adapter Cable Connections: a T y pe A USB port and USB
host controller
For PS/2 KVM Adapter Cable Connections: 6-pin Mini-DIN keyboard
and mouse ports
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Video
Only the following non-interlaced video signals are supported:
Resolution Refresh Rates
640 x 480 60, 70, 72, 75, 85 720 x 400 70, 75 800 x 600 56, 60, 70, 72, 75, 85 1024 x 768 60, 70, 75, 85 1152 x 864 60, 70, 75, 85 1152 x 900 66, 76 1280 x 1024 60, 70, 75, 85 1600 x 1200 60
KVM Adapter Cables
Cat 5e (or higher) cable is required to connect the KVM Over the NETTM
switch to the KVM Adapter Cables (see page 21).
The following KVM Adapter Cables are required for use with the KVM
Over the NET
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switch:
Function Module
Connect to devices with PS/2 ports KA9120 / KA7120 Connect to devices with USB ports
(All platforms – PC, Mac, Sun) Connect to Sun Legacy Computers KA9130 / KA7130 Connect to serial based devices KA9140 / KA7140 Connect to devices with USB ports and virtual
media support Connect to devices with USB ports, virtual
media and audio support
KA9170 / KA7170
KA7175*
KA7176*
Note: 1. The KVM Adapter cables marked with an asterisk (*) are for use with
the KN2124v, KN2140v, KN4124v and KN4140v switches only.
2. If you use Adapter Cables that were purchased prior to your switch purchase, you may have to upgrade the Adapter Cable’s firmware. You can upgrade the Adapter Cable’s firmware from the Maintenance page (see page 149 for details).
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Operating Systems
Supported operating systems for Local Client computers that log into the
KVM Over the NET those capable of running Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6, Update 3, or higher.
Supported operating systems for the remote servers that are connected to
the switch’s ports are shown in the table, below:
Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 7.1 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher* DOS 6.2 and higher
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switch include Windows 2000 and higher, and
OS Version
Fedora Core 2 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
FreeBSD 4.2 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher
Browsers
Supported browsers for users that log into the KVM Over the NETTM switch include the following:
Browser Version
IE 6 and higher Firefox 1.5 and higher Mozilla 1.7 and higher Safari 2.0 and higher* Opera 9.0 and higher Netscape 8.1 and higher
* See Mac Systems, page 196, for further information.
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Components
KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v Front View
1 3
4
2
6
5
7
Note: The figure above shows the front panel of a KN2140v / KN4140v.
The KN2124v / KN4124v differs in that there are fewer port LEDs.
KN4132 / KN4116 / KN2132 Front View
1 3
2
4
5
7
Note: The figure above shows the front panel of a KN4132 /KN2132.
The KN4116 differs in that it only has a single row of port LEDs.
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No. Component Description
1 Power LED Lights when the unit is powered up and ready to operate. 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their
corresponding KVM Ports.
GREEN: The computer attached to the port is On Line.RED: The computer attached to the port is Selected (has
KVM focus).
GREEN + RED (ORANGE): The computer attached to the
port is On Line and Selected.
The LEDs are steady under normal conditions, but a LED flashes at half second intervals when its corresponding port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode or Skip Mode (see pages 158 and 159).
3 LAN LEDs Primary and Secondary 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN LEDs.
RED: 10 MbpsRED + GREEN (ORANGE): 100 MbpsGREEN: 1000 MbpsFlashes to indicate that the switch is being accessed over
the Net.
4 USB Ports A USB keyboard and mouse can plug in here. This can either
5Reset SwitchNote: This switch is recessed and must be pushed with a small
be in place of, or in addition to, plugging a keyboard and mouse into the ports on the rear panel. (This port can be used to connect USB flash storage only on the KN4140v.)
object such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen.
Pressing and releasing this switch when the unit is running
performs a system reset.
Pressing and holding this switch in for more than three
seconds when the unit is running resets its configuration to the factory default settings.
Note: This does not clear User Account information.
See Clear Login Information, page 214, for information on clearing user account information.
Pressing and holding this switch while powering on the
switch returns the unit to its factory default firmware level, rather than the firmware version that the switch has been upgraded to. This allows you to recover from a failed firmware upgrade and gives you the opportunity to try upgrading the firmware again.
Note: This operation should only be performed in the event
of a firmware upgrade failure that results in the device
becoming inoperable. 6 Audio Ports Speakers and microphone plug in here. (KN4140v only) 7 Port Switching
Buttons
Press PORT DOWN to switch from the current port to the
previous port on the installation.
Press PORT UP to switch from the current port to the next
port on the installation.
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65 7
8
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1 2 3 4
65 78
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KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v Rear View
Note: The figure above shows the rear panel of a KN2140v / KN4140v with
two blocks of 16 KVM ports and one block of 8 (40 ports in total). The KN2124v / KN4124v differs in that it only has a single block of 16 KVM ports and one bock of 8 (24 ports in total).
KN4132 / KN4116 / KN2132 Rear View
Note: The figure above shows the rear panel of a KN2132 / KN4132 with two
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No. Component Description
1 Power Socket The power cable(s) plugs in here.
Note: For the KN2124v, KN2140v, KN4124v and the KN4140v units, the top power socket corresponds to the left power switch, and the bottom power socket corresponds to
the right power switch. 2 Power Switch This standard slide switch powers the unit on and off. 3 Secondary LAN
Port
The cable that connects the unit to the backup network
interface (10/100/1000 Mbps) plugs in here. 4 PON Port This connector is provided for a Power over the Net™
(PON) unit which allows computers attached to the KVM
Over the NET
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switch to be booted remotely over the net. See Single Stage Installation, page 21, step 6 for installation details. Contact your dealer for more information regarding PON units.
5 Grounding
The wire used to ground the unit connects here.
Terminal
6 Primary LAN
Port
The cable that connects the unit to the primary network interface (10/100/1000 Mbps) plugs in here.
7 Modem Port For dial in connection should the unit be unavailable over
the network. See Single Stage Installation, page 21, step 7 for installation details.
8 Local Console
Port(s)
The unit can be accessed via a local console as well as over the Net. The local console devices (keyboard, monitor and mouse), plug in here. Any combination of USB and PS/2 keyboards and mice can be used.
Note: For the KN2124v, KN2140v, KN4124v and the KN4140v units, use the 5-in-1 cable supplied with the package to connect your console devices to the unit.
9 KVM Ports The Cat 5e cables that link the unit to the KVM Adapter
Cables (which connect to the computers), plug in here.
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Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2 and USB interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KVM Over the NET design utilizes KVM Adapter Cables, that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected devices (refer to the installation diagram on p. 16).
A separate KVM Adapter Cable is required for each computer or device connection. The model numbers of the Adapter Modules are given in the KVM Adapter Cables section, page 8.
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Before You Begin

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 183. Please review it before proceeding.
2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
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Stacking and Rack Mounting
The KVM Over the NETTM switch can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted in a variety of ways. The following sections take you through the procedures for each method.
Stacking
The KVM Over the NETTM switch can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables. To place the KVM Over the NET chaining them, remove the backing material from the bottom of the rubber feet that came with this package, and stick them onto the switch’s bottom panel at the corners, as shown in the diagram, below:
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switch, or to stack units if you are daisy-
Note: To ensure adequate ventilation, allow at least 5.1 cm on each side, and
12.7 cm behind the unit for power cord and cable clearance.
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